Vegetable Noodle Soup

2010-2-3

Vegetable Noodle Soup

The version I made today is Celiac Disease friendly. No whey products whatsoever. The pasta is made of brown rice. I have a few friends who hav Celiac Disease, so I have become increasingly curious about meals that are acceptable for them to consume.

Ingredients:

• brown rice pasta (rotini)
• celery, chopped
  
• carrots, chopped
  
• red potatoes, small blocks
  
• 1 sweet onion, diced
  
• garlic
• green onions
• water
• chicken broth
• sea salt
• ground cumin
• parsley flakes
• thyme leaves
• oregano
• egyptian basil
• a hint of cayenne pepper
  

Directions:
I cooked the sweet onion and pasta each separately. Everything else went into a pot. Added the spices last.

Usually make this with chicken breast. I'm frustrated that I overcooked the pasta, AGAIN. Seems to be something I do quite often. Ruins the presentation and the appeal, I think. The flavor was decent. Am still trying to perfect this soup.